WINNIPEG — Local dog lovers are banding together to rally against Winnipeg’s ban on one breed.
Pit bulls and pit bull mixes are not allowed within city limits.
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Winnipeg was the first major Canadian city to introduce a ban on three types of pit bulls back in 1990.
The ban was put in place by city council after a series of high profile attacks that led to serious injuries.
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On Friday, people will be walking from the MTS Centre to City Hall starting at 9 a.m.
The group is hoping council will reconsider the long standing ban.
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